Snakes in Newport News County

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Newport News County

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Brahminy Blindsnake

Indotyphlops braminus

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Newport News County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Newport News County, Virginia?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Newport News County, Virginia, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Newport News County, Virginia, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Newport News County, Virginia?

10+ snake species have verified records in Newport News County, Virginia, of which 2 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Newport News County, Virginia?

The Rough Earthsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Newport News County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Newport News County, Virginia?

Keep your distance and do not try to catch or kill it. Most bites happen when people handle or corner a snake. If someone is bitten, contact local emergency services or poison control immediately.

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